Macdonald Houstoun House

4.0 star property

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

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Uphall, Broxburn, Scotland, EH52 6JS
  • Place, Deer Park Golf and Country Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Almondell and Calderwood Country Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Edinburgh International Climbing Arena Ratho
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Standard Twin)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double Family 3)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Accessible Double)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Four Poster)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed (Standard Single)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Macdonald Houstoun House

A full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are onsite.
Macdonald Houstoun House offers 71 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Broxburn hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a health club, and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 4 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Macdonald Houstoun House. During your stay, you'll be close to Five Sisters Zoo. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a full-service spa. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at The Tower Restaurant
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Indulge with body scrubs, manicures and pedicures, or body treatments at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and wedding services
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts, a gym, and a steam room
  • Guests have great things to say about the overall condition of the property and the helpful staff
  • 9 minutes by car from Linlithgow Palace and 10 minutes from Linlithgow Golf Club
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Macdonald Houstoun House offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A sauna, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Macdonald Houstoun House. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Broxburn hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
The Tower Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.
The Vaulted Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 24 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Tower Restaurant
  • The Vaulted Bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1600
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 24 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Houstoun House
Macdonald Houstoun
Macdonald Houstoun House
Macdonald Houstoun House Broxburn
Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel Broxburn
Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel
Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel
Macdonald Houstoun House Broxburn
Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel Broxburn

Macdonald Houstoun House Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 472 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

james

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a hidden gemstone, with history to the site. Staff were very helpful and friendly. The kids loved the fire being lit in the bar area. Will definitely be staying here again the the near future for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ka Man

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff and room, sufficient heat and lots of space for my dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

douglas

A lovely stay - all very friendly and helpful. Great loc
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Breakfast was lovely good quality local produce
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room with friendly hotel staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice big rooms. The building my room was in was a little dated in decor , carpets and doors could do with a lift. The room itself was well appointed. Beds were a little soft. Staff very friendly, evening food very nice as was breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had no concerns I felt like I was truly on vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning, the building oozes history......
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cosy bar, fantastic breakfast, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large room, attentive staff, good selection at breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Lucy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hot water 2 out of 3 days so no hot showers Room was cold on arrival Wanted upfront full payment day I arrived (wasn't a problem but unusual as normally settle at end of stay) Hotel needs new life breathing back into it with investment No offer of a free drink for hot water issue or asking how our stay was going or if there was anything that could make it better Not 4* quality overpriced and food there is on the expensive side
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justyna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was fantastic Welcoming staff Brilliant room Warm and clean Beautiful surroundings Pet friendly Definitely will come back and recommend to friends
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were all friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room spacious and clean, great facilities and extremely pleasant and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Fiona

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicola

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Rooms and hotel felt very neglected , and run down . Bath panel was coming off the bath , taps rusty and while sitting having breakfast the walls were dirty like something had been drop and sprayed on the wall
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, good breakfast, nice location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Swimming pool was great and breakfast was cooked fresh and quality of produce was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is beautiful. The grounds are gorgeous and well maintained. The room was clean, cute and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful. Rooms clean. Facilities good and food good.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Ideal location if you don’t want to pay Edinburgh prices ,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025